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#1 Madd Skillz vs. #4 Tice's Partyboat (+22)

Schillinger is 6-2 lifetime against the Wolfman, with two of those victories coming this season. Schillinger and Wolf have met twice in the first round of the playoffs, both decisions going to Schill.

News and Notes, SKL

As hinted at during the post-game press conference, the big question mark for Week 15 is the flex spot, where the questionable Chester Taylor resides. Reports are that Taylor will play, but his ribs still seem to be a problem. If he does indeed play, his effectiveness will be in question...It's going to be an uncomfortable Sunday afternoon for Edwin, as he can do nothing but sit and watch TPB accumulate a big lead in anticipation of his unbelievable Thunder. After the late games end, SKL still has LaDanian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, Antonio Gates, Chad Johnson and Rudi Johnson to go...Rudi Johnson and Antonio Gates have been solid all year long, but last week each scored two TDs and if they can be as spectacular this week, that's great news for SKL...Despite living in Indianapolis amongst some very obnoxious Colts fans, team Schillinger will be forced to root for the Ponies this week in hopes of keeping the Chargers playing hard through at least Week 16...Key Injuries: Chester Taylor (Questionable), Joe Horn (Questionable)

News and Notes, TPB

The Story of the Year is in about as good a shape as he's been since the season started. Not only is the team healthy, but all of the starters have solidified roles in their respective offenses...The best matchup this week is for Midget Jones-Drew, who takes on a vulnerable Tennessee defense after a tremendous game last week. Red-Hot LaDell Betts also has a great matchup against New Orleans, and should have gotten some outside consideration for pick up of the year...The Wolman WRs from DET and GB go head-to-head, a good meeting for both of them...The big question mark, as always, will be the type of play that TPB can get from Michael Vick. Will his banged up backfield make him run the ball more. It could also force him to pass the ball more. Vick is the least predictable player in our league, and Drew's success may ride on him...Key Injuries: Donald Driver (Questionable), Kellen Winslow (Questionable)

#2 The Nihilist Marmot vs. #3 Naj Davenport's Poop (+2)

Radcliffe and Viano are 3-3 against one another all-time, and split the season series this year. They met in the 2004 semi-finals, where JR upset the #1 seeded Viano 129.50-87.00.

News and Notes, TNM

Two big question(able)s at RB are on the mind of team TNM, as neither Warrick Dunn nor Travis Henry are sure to suit up on Sunday. Justin Griffith may be an average play if Dunn doesn't go, but if they both don't go, Isaac Bruce or Anthony Thomas will be forced into action as well...DJ Hackett gave Radcliffe everything he could ask for on Thursday, notching 8 points in place of the injured Darrell Jackson...The other WRs for TNM are in line for a big game, they take place in the expected shootout between the Colts and Bengals on Monday Night. Though Wayne and Harrison will get every point they score from VUFSA foe Peyton Manning, a huge game from them may still be necessary...Marc Bulger had a great garbage-time showing against the Bears last week, and should be OK vs. Oakland despite the respectable Raider defense...The Broncos now aren't the Broncos of Week 4, so Edgerrin James could continue his recent hot play against a now vulnerable defense...Key Injuries: Darrell Jackson (Out), Warrick Dunn (Questionable), Travis Henry (Questionable)

News and Notes, NDP

Andy insists the team is falling apart, but they look fine to me. There are question marks around a few players, but for the most part, this is a competent playoff lineup...Marion Barber was the greatest backup RB ever until last week when he made no impact during the New Orleans drubbing. His performance goes a long way in determining a winner here...Despite the jokes, Sammy Morris isn't a bad play in this situation, and he was awfully good last week...Javon Walker has a nice matchup against the Cardinals, while Todd Heap takes on Cleveland...This lineup isn't that dissimilar from the ones Viano trotted out during his dominant span. Nonetheless, nothing will matter if Peyton Manning doesn't snap out of his recent funk...Key Injuries: Jerious Norwood (Questionable))